Does Libido Vanish With Age?
If each of us had a nickel for every comic strip or scene on a television show about a tired middle-aged wife turning her husband down (for sex, of course) at night because of a headache or whatever reason, we would each be millionaires. For some reason, it is assumed that people, once they reach a certain age, lose their sex drive and just no longer have any interest in it. As the teenyboppers would say, “Aren’t you too old for that?”
Of course Baby Boomers and senior citizens aren’t too old for that. In fact they are just figuring out what is right for them and are finally comfortable with a long-term partner. So if the sex drive has faded away, and it isn’t age, what is causing it?
There are a variety of physical reasons that can put a damper on the flame. And there are also a variety of psychological issues that can contribute to the problem; things like stress, overwork, raising kids and caring for older parents all take their toll. This article talks about some options you can use to slow your life down and rev your libido up. And of course, as always, if there are medical issues or prescriptions you take regularly, take to your physician. He or she will have heard the story before and will likely have some suggestions for you to reclaim one of the best parts of your life.
